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Director of Permanent Recruitment (UK, Europe & Africa)
Mechanical Engineering Technician – Expanding Maintenance Team
Location: Near Cardiff
Industry: Chemical / COMAH / Paper Mill / Power / Biomass / Steel
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician looking to join a growing team in a high-demand industry? Following a successful hire, this is an exciting opportunity to become the third new addition to a busy maintenance team at a site undergoing significant investment to meet increasing production demands.
Why Join?
With a fully booked order pipeline for the next three years and multi-million-pound site investments underway, now is the perfect time to become part of this forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the SHE department to uphold the highest standards of Safety, Health, and Environmental performance in all maintenance activities.
* Assist in recovering from unplanned stoppages and contribute to first-line troubleshooting and problem-solving.
* Work collaboratively across departments to enhance plant reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through FMEA, RCM studies, and optimising PM/PdM programs to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
* Support the MRO Stores Controller in optimising inventory to meet reliability and plant performance needs.
* Work closely with engineering teams to manage contractor-led maintenance and capital project activities during plant outages.
* Maintain detailed equipment records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
What We’re Looking For:
* Hands-on experience working with pumps, compressors, pipelines, boilers, vessels, and heat exchangers.
* Knowledge of alignment techniques, ultrasonics, vibration analysis, and thermography.
* Understanding of pressure systems, confined space regulations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes (hot work, etc.).
* Strong reporting skills and the ability to assess, improve, and implement maintenance workflow practices.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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